One Big Walk for Learning Disability Week
Make Every Moment Count: Take on Royal Mencap Society and Heart of England Mencap One Big Walk this Learning Disability Week
Organise or join Royal Mencap Society and Heart of England’s joint One Big Walk during Learning Disability Week between 15th-21st June. The One Big Walk challenge, encourages people across the country to walk, wheel, or run to help raise awareness and funds for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability.
Whether you take part alone or with friends, family or colleagues, the money you raise will be jointly split between Royal Mencap Society and Heart of England Mencap.
People with a learning disability still face huge and unacceptable inequalities. Many experience social isolation, and shockingly, die nearly 20 years younger than the general population. Money raised through One Big Walk will support both charities to tackle stigma and build a fairer, more inclusive society.
How can people get involved?
We have organised walks throughout the week you can get involved with based either in Stratford or Warwick:
Monday - 1.5 miles in St Nicholas Park, Warwick. Starting at 11am from the Sea Scouts centre.
Tuesday - 1.5 miles in Stratfords Nature Reserve. Starting at 1pm from the Leisure Centre carpark.
Wednesday - 1.5 miles along Stratfords Greenway. Starting at 11am the Greenway car park.
Thursday - 1.5 miles on the Recreation Ground, Stratford. Starting at 11am from the Park Run pavilion.
Friday - 1.5 miles in St Nicholas Park, Warwick. Starting at 11am from the Sea Scouts centre.
Saturday - 5 kilometer Park Run in Stratford. Starting at 9am from the Park Run pavilion.
Simply sign up at https://givp.nl/register/4rZMkLH4 (this link also give you the option to organise your own walk).
For more information on Heart of England Mencap’s organised walks, please contact Kate on: Kbuttrick@heartofenglandmencap.org.uk or call 07791 394276.
Our members getting excited for the
ONE BIG WALK!
If you find orgainising your own walk a bit daunting, come and join us - we’d love to see you there!
Catherine Gray, Business and Fundraising Manager at Heart of England Mencap says:
“This year, One Big Walk returns during Learning Disability Week to celebrate visibility, inclusion and community. We want everyone to get involved and help ensure people with a learning disability are truly seen, heard and valued.
“One Big Walk is designed for everyone, and there are so many ways to get involved whether you’re organising your own challenge or taking part in a way that suits you. If you use a wheelchair or find walking difficult, just get in touch with our team and we’ll be on hand to support you to take part in whatever way works best for you.
“Every penny raised will be split jointly between Royal Mencap Society and Heart of England Mencap.
For further information please contact Mencap’s media team on: media@mencap.org.uk or 02076965414 (including out of hours).
Help Us Go The Distance!
Unable to take part but still want to make a difference? You still can - it’s easy! Simply click ‘Donate to One Big Walk’ and donate what you can!